How Are Calories Calculated

How Are Calories Calculated? | Complete Guide & Calculator

How Are Calories Calculated?

Calorie calculation helps determine energy content in food and individual energy needs.

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Calorie Calculation Formula

The Mifflin-St Jeor Equation is most accurate:

Men: 10 × weight + 6.25 × height - 5 × age + 5
Women: 10 × weight + 6.25 × height - 5 × age - 161
Multiply result by activity factor to get Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).